UVA Parents Program

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UVA Parents Program

Enhancing the Student Experience

OVERVIEW

The UVA Parents Program enhances the student experience through annual gifts from parents of current and former students. Directed by the UVA Parents Committee, the Parents Program supports student clubs and cultural events, academic enhancement programs and career services, health and wellness initiatives, and class dinners and traditions that enrich student life across Grounds.

PRIORITIES

Gifts to the Parents Program support three main areas, all directly connected to undergraduate life:

  • Parents Program Grants and Special Initiatives (50%)
    Any University student, organization, or department that provides services, programs, or projects to UVA undergraduate students may apply for Parents Program grants and support for special initiatives.
  • President’s Office (25%)
    The President’s Office allocated its Parents Program resources to the Alumni and Parent Engagement Office to support programming that enriches the student experience through parent engagement.
  • Student Affairs Office (25%)
    The Parents Program provides essential support to this office, which shares a mission similar to that of the Parents Program.
 

UVA Parents Program

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Making a Big University Seem Small

UVA’s excellence in academics is matched by its distinctive student experience. The UVA Parents Program is dedicated to providing a margin of excellence to make the student experience even better.

Enhancing the Student Experience

Scholarships
Rewarding Performance, Supporting Growth

The Gilbert J. Sullivan Scholarship and the Gordon C. Burris Scholarship are awarded to rising third-year students who have a demonstrated record of citizenship, leadership, academic achievement, and financial need.

Grants
Funding Student Clubs and Organizations

Providing grants helps us enhance the undergraduate student experience. We have allocated more than $1 million across Grounds annually for the last several academic years.

UVA Parents Fund Co-chairs
So much of the learning that takes place in college happens outside of the classroom, and the Parents Program Committee supports organizations and initiatives that provide these valuable experiences.

Featured Stories from the Parents Program

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Parents Program
Providing Students Shelter From the Storm

Of the many things that can derail one’s education, financial hardship is among the most unfortunate. Each year, thousands of students across the nation are forced to discontinue their undergraduate studies due to unforeseen circumstances.

Of the many things that can derail one’s education, financial hardship is among the most unfortunate. Each year, thousands of students across the nation are forced to discontinue their undergraduate studies due to unforeseen circumstances.
Dathel John Georges Student Advising Center
Student Experience
Student Advising Finds Its Home

Thanks to one family, students now have more opportunities for academic and professional development. 

Thanks to one family, students now have more opportunities for academic and professional development.